3M Joins Cadillac F1 as Official Material Science Partner

The alliance between the two American entities focuses on the technical margins that define modern Grand Prix racing. 3M scientists and engineers will embed themselves in the team’s development cycle, providing real-time trackside assistance and laboratory testing to optimize chassis production and manufacturing efficiency. For the Cadillac team, formed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors, the partnership offers a direct path to cutting-edge research and development that goes beyond traditional automotive supply chains.

William Brown, chairman and CEO of 3M, noted that the high-speed laboratory of Formula 1 provides a unique venue to test materials at their absolute limits. The data gathered from these extreme conditions will eventually influence 3M’s broader automotive technologies, accelerating product development for road-going vehicles. Tyler Epp, global head of commercial strategy for the Cadillac team, emphasized that the decision to partner with 3M stems from a shared philosophy that championship results are determined by microscopic improvements in design and engineering.